Policy Memo: Medical Benefits for Pending Asylees and Torture Victims

Policy Memo: Medical Benefits for Pending Asylees and Torture Victims

Summary:

• Effective August 1, 2007, Illinois residents who have an application for asylum pending with the federal Department of Homeland Security, or victims of torture, may qualify for medical benefits.
• To qualify for this program, persons must meet the regular AABD MANG income and asset standards, and cannot be otherwise eligible for medical assistance.
• Applications and cases will be handled by the Special Units office in Cook County, and by the DHS FCRC office serving the applicant/recipient's address outside of Cook County.
• Cases under this program will be processed through IPACs under category 90 with a basic number beginning with the letter V.